What does it really take to land an international teaching job in today's market? Stacy Stephens sits down with Mark Weber of Weber's Ed to unpack the findings from TIE's recent Getting the Jobs survey and what they reveal about a recruitment landscape that's changing fast.
Together, they explore why being qualified no longer feels like enough, how extended hiring timelines are raising the stakes for job seekers, and whether shrinking salary and benefits packages are reshaping who gets hired. Mark brings on-the-ground perspective from years of supporting candidates and schools across Latin America, offering candid advice on career trajectory, strategic job searching, and what it really means to stand out in a crowded field.
From the myth that "all the good jobs are gone by December" to the growing tension between technology and human connection in hiring, this conversation is honest, direct, and packed with insight, for both educators navigating the market and schools looking to attract the best talent.
Stacy Stephens is the Director of The International Educator (TIE) and has more than 25 years in international education as both a teacher and a school leader. In her work with TIE, she focuses on strengthening recruitment practices and helping educators show their impact through Evidence-Based Portfolios aligned to the Standards of Practice for International Schools. She also leads the development of TIE’s Growth and Appraisal Tool, which supports schools in building clearer, more supportive systems for feedback, development, and professional growth, always with a focus on better outcomes for students and healthier school cultures.
Mark Webber is an international educator and recruiter with over 23 years of experience teaching and leading programs in Venezuela, Malaysia, Sudan, and Mexico. A specialist in debate and public speaking, he has coached teams at the World Schools Debating Championships and founded debating leagues across multiple countries. He currently leads Webber’s Ed, a recruitment and consulting organization focused on international schools in Latin America.
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